Fireworks...

It's that time of year again. I love all of the family and patriotic fun that comes with celebrating Independence Day, but I have little kids and sometimes the anticipation of the fireworks is a little overwhelming. Maybe they don't like loud noises (like one of mine), or they don't know what to expect, and they are fearful of those beautiful, LOUD lights in the sky coming Friday night. Here's an old (but I think really good) article about helping your kids if they face those fears. Here's to a happy (and fear & tear free) Fourth of July!!

This is how we do fireworks...

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, June 30

• The Sugar Creek library hosts From Page to Screen: Meet the Robinsons this afternoon at 1pm. More info...
• The North County library hosts a visit from The Nature Lady this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Head to the Mint Hill library for Get Set for Kindergarten this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Myers Park library's Family Movie Night: Frozen this evening at 6pm. Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves (2 games today!) More info...

Tuesday, July 1

• Barnes & Noble Morrison hosts Toddler Tuesday Storytime this morning (and every Tuesday) at 10am. More info...
• Regal Cinema's Summer Movie Express continues with $1 movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! More info...
• Head to Historic Brattonsville for Blast To The Past Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Summer mornings in Kannapolis just got a little more fun with Gem Theatre's Summer Movie Camp at 10am and 12:30pm. Today's $1 movie is Turbo. More info...
• Enjoy Gemstone Mining at the Schiele Museum. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11:30am-1:30pm through August 10th. More info...
• Afternoon fun abounds at After Two on Tuesdays at the Main Street Children's Museum. 2:30pm. More info...
• The Jack in the Box Summer Shootout Series is back on Tuesdays for the summer at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Tonight it's Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza and Little Luggies 600 Powerwheels Race. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...

Wednesday, July 2

• Imaginon hosts their Terrific Tuesdays series. Get tickets for the July 15th presentation, TODAY at 10am. They go FAST! More info...
• Discovery Place Kids hosts Wonderful Wednesday - Shark Teeth Fossils with special activities today at 11am and 2pm. More info...
• Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
• Head to Village Park in Kannapolis to hear music from the Charlotte Symphony and enjoy the fun of fireworks! More info...

Thursday, July 3

• Head to Historic Brattonsville for Blast To The Past Thursdays, 10am-3pm. More info...
• Don't miss the last day of Starbucks Fizzy Hour, today, 11am-2pm. More info...
• Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the Beatties Ford library at 2pm for Microsoft Word Basics for Kids. More info...
• Ages 6 to 11 are invited to the South County library for A Fabulous 4th of July this afternoon at 3pm. More info...
• Or head to the Independence library at 3pm for a screening of The LEGO Movie. More info...
• Imaginon hosts the Once Upon a Time Summer Exhibit through September 7th. More info...
• Don't miss the fun of the Fourth of July Festival at the US National Whitewater Center. Music, fun and fireworks today and tomorrow. More info...
• Team USA vs. Chinese Taipei More info...

Friday, July 4 - Independence Day!

• Today is FREE Fishing Day in North Carolina. More info...
• The Charlotte Museum of History hosts a Patriotic Celebration today, 10am-1:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Independence Day Celebration today, 10am-4pm at Historic Brattonsville. More info...
• Head to Discovery Place Kids to celebrate Independence Day all day long at Discovery Place Kids. More info...
• Waxhaw hosts A Taste of Small Town Americana today. Don't miss the fun. More info...
• Red, White & Belmont kicks off today, with family fun through Sunday at Stowe Park. More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts Born in the USA today 11am-2pm with fun for the whole family. More info...
• The Blakeney Summer Concert Series continues. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
• Head to Matthews for their Fun Family 4th of July today. More info...
• Birkdale Village continues their Mingling on the Green Series with concerts every Friday, Saturday and Sunday this summer. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides More info...

Saturday, July 5

• Head to Discovery Place Kids for Seashell Science at 10:45am and 1:45pm. More info...
• Ages 5 to 8 are invited to the Matthews library this morning at 11am for Story Explorers. Please register. More info...
• Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Silly Summer Cap. More info...
• The Davidson library hosts Science Saturday Book Club for Kids this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Don't miss Music By The Fountain at Rivergate this evening. Music by The Borderlyne Band. More info...
• Stonecrest has started their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays. More info...
• RiverJam at the US National Whitewater Center continues tonight with music from Roadkill Ghost Choir. More info...
• Charlotte Hounds vs. Rochester with FIREWORKS after the game. More info...

Sunday, July 6

• The Spraygrounds are open!! Enjoy the fun daily, 10am-8pm through Labor Day. More info...
• Don't miss Discovery Place Kids' Seashell Science this afternoon at 2:00pm. More info...

Monday, July 7

• Don't miss Disney's Little Mermaid, Jr. this morning (and each morning through Saturday) at 10am. More info...
• Head to the North County library at 2pm for Rock Houndin' to learn all about rocks and gemstones. More info...
• Ages 3 to 5 are invited to the Scaleybark library at 2pm to Get Set For Kindergarten with Gus the Bus. More info...
• Ages 6 to 11 are invited to the Fizz, Boom, Read Club at the Myers Park library this evening at 6pm. More info...

Save The Date:
July 17-20: Brothers of the Knight More info...
July 19: Clash of the Bots More info...
August 29-31: Bearden Birthday Bash More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...

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